My Son and I Secretly Boarded My Pilot Husband’s Flight to Surprise Him—Then His Announcement Made Both of Us Stop Smiling

Maybe he would have served papers the following week.

Maybe another month.

Maybe after Laila gave birth.

I don’t know.

The surprise flight revealed a reality already there.

It did not create it.

That distinction saved me from blaming myself.

PART 70 — WHAT I WOULD NOT DO AGAIN

I would not promise Leo:

“Enjoy the flight.”